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Driving in Republic of the Congo with a UAE license

Short answer: to drive in Republic of the Congo with a UAE license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your UAE license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Republic of the Congo on an UAE licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your UAE licence. Republic of the Congo expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisRepublic of the Congo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskBrazzaville desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your UAE national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Republic of the Congo Full Republic of the Congo guide

UAE drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Republic of the Congo

Drive on the right.
Frequent police checkpoints.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Republic of the Congo with a UAE license?

to drive in Republic of the Congo with a UAE license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your UAE license. Republic of the Congo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my UAE driver's license valid in Republic of the Congo?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Republic of the Congo?

Can I rent a car in Republic of the Congo with a UAE license?

Brazzaville desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

What IDP format does Republic of the Congo accept?

Republic of the Congo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Republic of the Congo?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing UAE license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Republic of the Congo uses — carried alongside your UAE license.

Do I still carry my UAE license?

Carry BOTH your UAE national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.